A 28-year-old man in Ranchi sustained serious burn injuries after climbing onto the roof of a train and coming into contact with a high-tension overhead wire.
Five people have been arrested in connection with the suicide of an intern doctor at AIIMS Rajkot, who left a note alleging assault by classmates.
An IED blast targeting a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan's Lakki Marwat district killed at least six police personnel, prompting a search operation and condemnation from the Chief Minister.
A woman in Uttar Pradesh, declared brain-dead, showed signs of life after her ambulance hit a pothole. Doctors attribute her recovery to treatment for a suspected toxic bite, not a miracle.
While fertility does decline with age, many women have successfully delivered babies after the age of 40, notes Dr Rohan Palshetkar, consultant IVF specialist at Bloom IVF and Palshetkar Patil Nursing Home.
AIIMS Jammu successfully performed reconstructive neurosurgery on a 15-year-old girl suffering from a rare bony tumour affecting her forehead and eye socket, restoring her vision and facial symmetry.
Nine individuals, including a government medical officer and four police officers, have been arrested in Jalgaon for allegedly conspiring to fraudulently claim insurance money by faking a road accident death.
A Mumbai court has rejected the discharge plea of two brothers accused of assaulting doctors at a city hospital after their father's death in 2021, finding sufficient evidence to proceed with framing charges against them.
A man accused of attempting to assassinate National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has been remanded to police custody for questioning. The incident occurred as Abdullah was leaving a wedding function in Jammu.
A 22-year-old man in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly beaten to death by his father while the father was intoxicated. Police are investigating the incident.
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) staged a protest in Lucknow alleging illegal religious conversion activities at King George's Medical University (KGMU), following the arrest of a KGMU intern in a rape and blackmail case. The VHP demanded swift action against those involved, claiming an organized attempt at religious conversion.
A Delhi court sentenced four men to life imprisonment for the 2017 murder of a 17-year-old boy in Kirti Nagar, West Delhi, finding they acted with common intention.
Several Afghanistan cricketers, including Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, condemned Pakistan's military airstrike at a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabulinvestigation.
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At least seven police personnel were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast targeting a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan, local police said.
A three-year-old girl in Rajasthan has received an artificial intelligence-based smart cochlear implant, marking a first for government hospitals in the state and offering new hope for treating hearing impairment.
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Police in Imphal have arrested four individuals for extorting contractual nurses at the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS). The arrests followed an FIR lodged by the victims, leading to the seizure of a substantial amount of money and a pistol.
An 18-year-old boy was found dead in a Nagpur shopping mall in a suspected suicide. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
On World Sleep Day, Sailendra Raane, yoga expert and founder of Mahati Wellness, explains how yoga and small lifestyle fixes can help you lay the groundwork for a good night's sleep.
A first-year law student at Himachal Pradesh University has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a person during a fight between two groups on campus.
IIT Delhi, in collaboration with the University of Exeter, is developing cutting-edge sports technology, including wearable ultrasound sensors for injury prevention and helmets that can detect concussions in real-time, potentially revolutionising athlete safety and performance.
A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted two men accused of murdering a shepherd due to lack of evidence and a key witness recanting their statement.
A rice-laden van overturned in Odisha's Rayagada district, resulting in two fatalities and seven serious injuries. The accident occurred near Kachapaju village, and investigations are underway.
A class nine student has been apprehended after allegedly attacking fellow students at a private residential school in Ballari, Karnataka, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.
The Jammu and Kashmir government is working to fill over 40,000 vacant posts across various departments, with a focus on health, education, and general administration.
A student in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly assaulted after protesting against the UGC Bill. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
This incident follows a recent arrest of a couple in Malviya Nagar for racial slurs against women from Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting concerns about discrimination.
Family members in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, allege that the body of a deceased man kept in a hospital mortuary was gnawed by rats, prompting an investigation into potential negligence.
A man undergoing treatment in an Aligarh hospital was shot and critically injured by two armed assailants, allegedly due to a relationship dispute with a woman whose family opposed the union. Police have arrested one person and are searching for the shooters.
A notorious history-sheeter, Thoppai Ganesan, with over 30 criminal cases, including five murders, was killed in a police encounter in Chennai's Madhavaram area.
A former aide to a councillor was allegedly stabbed to death by unidentified individuals in Gorakhpur while on a morning walk. Police have launched an investigation, detaining several suspects and analysing CCTV footage.
The Supreme Court of India has directed all high courts to establish timelines for trial courts to expedite the conclusion of acid attack cases across the country, emphasising the need for a more proactive approach and adequate compensation for victims.
Family members in Mirzapur, India, allege that the body of a deceased man kept in a hospital mortuary was gnawed by rats, prompting an investigation into possible negligence.
Five KSU activists arrested for allegedly attempting to murder Kerala Health Minister Veena George were released on bail and received a warm reception. They allege political vendetta by the CPI(M) government.
Six people were injured, one seriously, after a bus accident in Jharkhand's Chatra district. The bus, en route from Raipur to Gaya, crashed due to a burst tire.
An auto-rickshaw driver in Agra, India, died from severe burns after allegedly being doused in petrol and set on fire by a woman and her accomplices, according to police reports.
Indian pacer Harshit Rana is expected to miss a significant portion of the IPL 2026 season due to a knee injury, impacting Kolkata Knight Riders' campaign. The article also discusses other changes in the KKR squad.
Police in Thane have registered a case against two individuals accused of cheating a hospital owner of 10 lakh following a partnership dispute.
A 19-year-old law student was found dead near a railway track in Jhansi, India, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
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